"Head over heels"
"Head over heels" is an expression I've lately heard of and I'd like to know its meaning. From my point of view, in other words, it happens when someone turns your world upside down. Thanks to those who explain.

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"Head over heels"
"Head over heels" is an expression I've lately heard of and I'd like to know  its meaning. From my point of view, in other words, it happens when someone turns your world upside down. Thanks to those who explain.

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Yes, you are right. However, it is generally used only in a positive light. Head over heels in love is probably the most common example. I can't think of any others really.

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Yes, head over heels is slang to say you are overjoyed. This is a really interesting discussion on the origin of the word: https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-origin-of-the-saying-head-over-heels

Head over heels is mostly used in talking about falling in love as an adjective - "She is head over heels for him."

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